Routine inspection·December 6, 2024

On 12/06/2024 at 9:00 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Gabriela Hernandez and Kelly Gerth conducted an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. This is a combination childcare center, and the other licensed program is: Preschool which was also inspected on this date. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was granted and the following was observed and/or noted: · The following items were posted and updated where necessary: - License - Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148) - Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393) - Personal Rights (LIC613A) - Child Car Seat Law - Menu · The facility is operating within the limits as stated on the license. · Ratios are being met during this inspection. There were 3 infants present with 2 staff members. · Classrooms are not adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment and free of hazards · There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Director Maria Hernandez. · There are no accessible bodies of water present. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. · Drinking water is provided in the indoor activity space and in the outdoor activity space by filtered pitcher. · Medications are stored in the front office where inaccessible to children. · Hazardous items are stored where inaccessible to children which include Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous. · Poisons and toxins are locked and inaccessible to children. · All floors were not observed to be safe and clean. · Highchairs and tables have broad-based legs and trays lock into place · Changing tables are within arm’s reach of a sink; padding is at least 1” thick with raised sides of at least 3” covered in washable vinyl or plastic · Hand washing is completed before and after each diaper change and before feeding an infant. · Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition; there is at least 1 potty chair for every 5 potty-training infants · Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition · Food preparation area is clean, free of litter and rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin · Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination · All storage containers for solid waste were observed to have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair · Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements. · Disaster drills are conducted at least every six months – last drill was conducted on 10/05/2024. A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation. · Children’s records were not complete. · Staff records were not complete. · Staff record review indicates that all staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired. · A staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires 10/2025. · Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires 10/2025. · Director completed Health and Safety Training · A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send them email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov . For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process . Director Maria Hernandez was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018 , requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP) LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director Maria Hernandez and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. On-line Licensing forms & regulations for a Child Care Center can be obtained on the Department’s website: www.ccld.ca.gov . Additionally, there is a link to “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for. The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200 The licensee/director was asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days: 1.LIC 500 Personnel Report 2.LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan 3.Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made or file copy is more than 2 years old) 4.LIC 309 Administrative Organization (only if changes have been made or file copy is more than 2 years old) 5.LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility (only if changes have been made & current designation is on file) See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies During the exit interview, the Director Maria Hernandez confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the Director Maria Hernandez. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.